Singapore

PEPs & Sanctions

Singapore Publishes Proliferation Financing NRA and CPF Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2024

The document describes the PF risks Singapore faces, as well as its regulatory framework, risk mitigation measures, and national strategy to combat PF risks.

Tokenisation

ADDX, ANZ to Pilot Tokenised Commercial Paper Using Chainlink CCIP

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2024

Commercial paper was chosen due to its short-term nature, which makes it possible to showcase the entire asset lifecycle within the pilot.

Payments & Settlements

New Project Nexus Entity to be Established in Singapore

By Editors | 07/11/2024

The new management entity will oversee the live implementation of the Nexus operational model, which involves linking instant payment systems.

Anti-Money Laundering

MAS Announces Key Decisions on New AML Framework for SFOs

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2024

MAS has extended the timelines for single family offices to submit initial notifications and annual reports. The transitional period will be 1 year instead of 6 months.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Court Jails Former Company Director for Money Laundering

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2024

The former director allowed a Chinese money laundering syndicate to use company accounts in Singapore to receive proceeds of criminal conduct.

Tokenisation

FCA, MAS to Explore Regulatory Considerations for Tokenisation

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2024

The FCA and ICMA welcomed reports released by MAS this week offering tokenisation frameworks for funds and fixed income securities.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore: Gprnt Launches New Sustainability Reporting Tools

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2024

A new Disclosure tool will simplify sustainability reporting for businesses while a new Marketplace will enable them to connect to an ecosystem of sustainability solutions.

Cybersecurity

MAS, BdF Complete Joint Experiment on Post Quantum Cryptography

By Editors | 06/11/2024

The experiment tested the use of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms for email communications. The next phase will focus on payments.

Stablecoins

Paxos Launches New US Dollar Stablecoin via Singapore Unit

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/11/2024

Paxos said the stablecoin, known as USDG, is designed to comply with Singapore’s upcoming stablecoin framework.